all about malvern december 2010

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Contents

Welcome to the December issue of ‘All About Malvern’, now celebrating its first birthday!Ialwaysenjoywinningacompetition,especiallyonethatcouldhelpmewithmychristmasshopping!ThetradersinBarnardsGreenareofferingthechancetowin£100ofshoppingvouchersandabigboxofchocolates.Allyouneedtodoislogontothewebsite,thewinnerwillbedrawnattheirchristmaseventonthe11thofthemonth.There’smoreinformationonPage36.Theweekendbefore,Malvern’slightsswitch-oneventpromisestobeasgreataneventasever.Indeed,theeventprovidedthefirsteverfeatureforthismagazine,whenwelaunchedexactlyayearago.We’renottheonlyonescelebrating,TheBeautySpotonBelleVueTerraceisoneyearold,thefashionboutiqueIsisismovingintonewpremisesonChurchStreetwhilethedaughteroftheowneropensashoeshopofherowninthetowncentre.Aschristmasisjustaroundthecorner,ifyou’reoutlookingforpresents,anoutfitoratreatforyourselfthenpleasedon’tforgetourlocaltraders.Have a lovely December

Sascha,Publisher&Editor

December 2010Published and edited by:SaschaMcDonaldAllAboutLocalMagazinesLtdsascha@allabout-local.com07906573352www.allabout-local.comPhoto Front Page:Nativitysceneonthewell,LytteltonWell,MalvernGraphic Design & Layout:AllAboutMagazinesEditorial:Sascha-07906573352Advertising:TinaPalmer-07952591031Distribution:AllAboutMalvernisdistributedto7,200homesandbusinessesinMalvernBooking Deadline:ForJanuary-9December

Features6ChristmasinMalvern 10Parrys14ChristmasinMalvern20TheCourtyardShoppingExperience

Regulars18AllAbout...theHockeyClub22HealthArticle:HealthyChristmas!26Lizzy’sRecipe:MincePies30CommunityFocus:NSPCC36NoticeBoard40-42What’sOninDecember46Index

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Christmas in Malvern

From 9am until 6pm on Saturday 4th December Onceagain,Malvern’sChristmascelebrationspromiseadayoffunandentertainmentonSaturday4thDecember.Thedayisaculminationofmonthsofpreparationbyadedicatedteamofmanypeople.OnthedayitselfdozensmorecometogethertogiveyoueverythingfromChristmasmusictodrama,danceandcircusfun!Thedayofentertainmentbeginsat9O’clockinthemorning,throughoutthedaythere’sahugevarietyofeventsatvenuesthroughoutthetowncentre.Thehighlightisthelantern

paradeandlightsswitchonattheendoftheday.

1big light switch on

9amTheArtsandCraftMarketopensinthegroundsofthePriory,theFoodMarketsopensonAbbeyRoad,continuesuntil6pm11am PerformancebytheChristianWitnessChoiratthePrioryMidday Lotsofchildren'sactivitiesincludingfacepainting(inthePriorygroundsuntil5pm),amobileclimbingwall(AbbeyRoaduntil5pm)andamobilefarmwhichincludesitsowndonkey(until5pmatMalvernLibrary)DanceinMotionworkshopatMalvernTheatres(Middayuntil1pm)TraditionalEnglishDancingbytheAppleyardDancersatMalvernLibrary(12-12.30pm&1-1.30pm)

1pmCircusskillsandacomedyJugglingshowpromising'danger&laughs'!(until1.30pminthePrioryGrounds)2pm DanceinMotionnearthetopofChurchStreet(twoperformancesbetween2&3pm)MorecircusfunplusplayersfromtheWorcestershireYouthBrassBandatMalvernLibraryPerformancebytheHillsSingersatthePriory3pm Dramaforchildren,aproductionbytheRegentsDramaGroupatthePrioryPerformancebytheWindBandofMalvernAreaMusicCentre(3.20pmontheBelleVueIslandstage)TheSoloCircusComedyJugglingshow(from3.30pmintheGroundsofthePriory)4pm MalvernStJamesJuniorSchoolChoirperformsontheBelleVueIslandstage5pm Arts,craftsandrefreshmentsatHollyMountUnitedReformChurch(closetoBray's,until7pm)5.15pm Thelanternparadeandprocessionthroughthecentreoftown,leadingtoBelleVueIsland5.30pmToyahWilcoxswitchesonMalvern'sChristmaslights,followedbychristmassongs5.45pm PerformancebytheMalvernSingersinthePriory

(Please note the details above are correct at the time of going to print, but could change close to the day itself)

A selection of the highlights:


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EAT, DRINK, BROWSE & SHOP

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THE ‘GREAT’ MALVERN DELIINTERESTING FOOD AND GIFT IDEAS

LIGHT MEALS TO EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY01684 899091

AQUARIUSFAIR TRADE CLOTHES & CRAFTS,

CRYSTALS, JEWELLERY, ESOTERIC BOOKS01684 561617

THE MALVERN BOOKSHOPSECONDHAND BOOKS, SHEET MUSIC,

MAPS AND EPHEMERA01684 575915

LYTTELTON HOUSE GALLERYPICTURES, FRAMING, GIFTS,

ART TILES, FIGURINES AND CARDS01684 574921

Friendly and helpful serviceHolly Wreaths

Seasonal BouquetsChristmas gifts & decorationsWide selection of silk flowersChristmas Table Decorations

Local Delivery

And a whole lot more!www.forgetmenotflowershop.co.uk

David Siviter expects Trollbeads to be one of the ‘must have’ items among his customers this Christmas. The beads and bracelets from Denmark

sold so well at Parrys on Church Street last year that the range has been expanded this December.

Don’t forget we are open on Mondays in December before Christmas... we look forward to seeing you

115 Church Street • Great Malvern • WR14 2AJ • t: 01684 574077 • www.parrysofmalvern.co.uk

Six good reasons for shopping at Parrys

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‘Therearesomanydifferentdesignsandcolourswithintherangetochoosefrom’saysDavid,‘thebeautyisyoucanpersonalisethegiftaccordingtothepersonyou’rebuyingfor.Becausetherangeissobig,wehavecustomerswhohavebecomequiteavidcollectors’.ThisChristmastheirTrollbeads‘debutbracelet’isbeingofferedfor£99whichincludesasilverbracelet,lockandtwobeads;additionalbeadscanbeaddedfrom£25each.ParrysarealsostockingarangeofcontemporarysilverjewelleryfromdesignerKitHeath,anothergifttheyexpecttobepopular.ChoosingapersonalgiftcanbeachallengeandParrysJewellerspride

themselvesonbeingabletoofferyouexperthelptomakesureyouchoosethebestgift.‘Weofferafriendlywelcometoanybodylookingtobuyagiftforalovedoneandwillspendtimeexplainingthedifferentpossibilities’saysDavid.AswellascontemporaryitemsParrysalsostocksmoretraditionaldiamondsandpearls,aswellaswatchesfromTissot,RotaryandLorus.Theirrangeofferssomethingformostbudgets,andthankstothehighpricesthatgoldiscurrentlyfetching,they’reofferingtobuyoldjewelleryfromyou,orpart-exchangeitforsomethingnew.YoucanpopintotheshoponChurchStreetformoreinformationandafriendlychat.


Parrys of Malvern

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Opening Celebrationof the new shop:

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New shops opening in Malvern:

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Malvern Curtains

Malvern’s LeadingCurtain Fabric Specialist

Tel/fax: 01684 56142520 Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern

www.malverncurtains.co.uk

Great Christmas Gift Idea Fleece Throws only £9.99 each

• New and exciting designs just arrived in our fabric dept

• Wide selection of ready made curtains & cushions

• Blinds & Wallpapers in up-to-date designs

• Wide selection of PVC table coverings


Christmas Functions Menu1ST DECEMBER - 24TH DECEMBER • 7.00 - MIDNIGHT£5.00 PER PERSON

CHICKEN WINGS WITH A BBQ DIPVOL AU VENTS - CHICKEN & MUSHROOM,

ASPARAGUS & DILLSAUSAGE ROLLSCHICKEN & VEGETABLE PAKORAS

PIGS IN BLANKETCRISPS & NUTS

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To startSoup of the day

Whitebait with tartare sauce

Button mushrooms withgarlic and white wine

sauce

MainRoast turkey

with all the trimmings

Grilled cod fillet with anasparagus & prawn saucewith croquette potatoes

Lamb, chickpea & spinachcurry with rice

Spinach & ricotta cannelloniwith salad

DessertMixed berry cheesecake

Christmas puddingTreacle sponge & custard

Coffee & mints

2 courses £12.503 courses £14.95

Christmas MenuFrom 1st December - 24th DecemberLunch & Dinner

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chARitY eVentFrom 10am until 3pm on Saturday 11th December Forthepastdecadeshops,businessesandvolunteershavecometogetherinBarnardsGreentoputonachristmascelebrationinDecember.Thisyearpromisesallsortsof

entertainmentthroughouttheday,

Activitiesstartat10amwithArts&Craftsfrom2ndMalvernLinkBrownies,FootballSkillswithZigZagCoaching,PlayRangersandCircusSkillswithShootingStars.TheSunshineChildren’sCentrePlayBusandAztecClimbingWallwillalsobeonhandforlotsoffunforchildrenofallages.CheerleadersfromDanceinMotionwillbegivingademonstration,therearestandswithotheractivitiestoo.Visitorscanenterachildren’swindowcompetitionandagrandraffle.

A selection of the highlights:

There’smusicalentertainmentfrom10amwiththeNorthleighSchoolchoir,followedbytheMalvernHillsBrassBand,AscendingVoices,MalvernMaleVoiceChoir,RandomNumbers,JakemanSistersandGreatMalvernPrimarySchoolChoir.Thehighlightofthedayforchildren(andafewadultstoo!)willbethearrivalofFatherChristmasat10.30am.We’retoldhe’llbearriving‘instyle’thisyear,butyou’llhavetobetheretofindoutwhatthatmeans!

121 Barnards Green Road, Malvern01684 574648

• Hot drinks• Breakfasts• Sandwiches

• Lunches• Take away• Cakes & pasties

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Open: 8am - 4pm Monday to SaturdayDelivery available


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Christmas made easy atthe Toy Corner

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• A small company offering a personal service• High standard hand made furniture and kitchens using traditional methods• Modern or traditional styles• Made to suit your individual specifications• A selection of available woods all from sustainable sources• All pieces finished to a high standard• We can supply kitchen appliances and granite work tops• Antique restoration and French polishing

Bespoke Hand Made FurnitureKitchens, Bedrooms & Home Offices

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Ali Pearson Quality Hand Sewn

Roman Blinds, Curtains and Soft Furnishings.

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We offer a quality and friendly service providing a free quotation.

The blinds or curtains can be made using your own fabric.

Up to 50% cheaper than the cost of High Street outlets.

Call Ali on 07522 751 448


All About......the Hockey Club

ColwallandMalvernHockeyClubstartedtwoyearsagowhenColwallHockeyClubandMalvernHockeyClubmerged.CoralHandleyistheclubChair,andthroughtheyearshashadmany

rolesincluding1stTeamCaptain.

Whoplaysfortheclub?Allsortsofpeople,wehaveplayersfromeightyearsupwardsandouroldestplayerisinherseventies.Inallwehaveoverthirtymembersandtwoteams.WetrainonWednesdayeveningsatMalvernStJamesduringtheseason,whentheleagueplayersarejoinedbythejuniorsandplayerswhojustwanttotraintoimprovetheirfitness.Thebestthingabouthockeyisthatit’ssociable,catersforplayersofallstandards,getsyououtinthefreshair,andmeansyoucanplayaspartofateam.

Andwhatissogoodaboutyourclub?Thebestthingaboutourclubisthatthere’safriendlyatmosphere,andweneverturnanybodyawayfornotbeinggoodenough!Webelievethemostimportantthingisforpeopletobeabletoplayagameofhockey,andtoimproveiftheywantto,regardlessoftheirageandstandard.Ourclub’smainaimistoproviderecreationalhockeyinafriendlyatmosphere,ratherthantobeultra-competitive.SomeofourcurrentplayershaveplayedrepresentativehockeyandalsoplayedforColwallwhenitwasintheNationalLeague.TodayweplayintheWestClubsLeague,the1stteamplayinginSevern

Division1,the2ndteamplayinginSevernDivision3.We’rehopingthatbothteamswillendupinthetophalfoftheirrespectivetablesthisseason.

Isitjustaboutsportoristhereasocialsidetotheclubaswell?It’snotjustaboutsport-there’sdefinitelyasocialsidetotheclubaswell!Aftereveryhomematch,weentertaintheoppositionattheBrewersArmsinWestMalvern,whokindlyprovidechipbuttiesforeverybody.WealsohaveChristmasandendofseasongettogetherseveryyear.WerunanannualcharityfundraisingtournamentjustafterChristmas-theTrevorMarstonMemorialTournament,inmemoryoftheformerlandlordoftheBrewersArms.Thisseason,it’llbeplayedonthe8thJanuary2011,andmoneyraisedwillgotoMacmillanCancerSupport.

Wheredoyouplay?TheclubplaysontheartificialpitchesattheMalvernStJamesSports&FitnessCentre.There’sregularinformationupdatesontheColwallandMalvernHockeygrouponFacebookandyoucanfindmoreinformationabouttheclubonourwebsitewww.colwallandmalvernhc.webs.com

If anybody would like more details they can also contact me (Coral) on 07773 491203. Alternatively you can just turn up on a

Wednesday evening!


For more information please call

01684 584 638or email [email protected]

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Complete FootCare8 Tibberton Road, Malvern,

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HPC registered Podiatrists/Chiropodists

We have a FootCare Assistant providing an economical nail cutting service for those who do not need the

medical expertise of a Podiatrist.

Satellite surgery in Colwall also available

Home Visits

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For friendly, professional treatment in the privacy of your own home:

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Buckingham House Dental Surgery

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01684 57310935 Graham Rd, Malvern, WR14 2HU

We’re about familiesWe’re about smilesWe’re about you

Quality Private Dental Care and Cosmetic Treatment for the Whole Family

Aches and Pains Treatment Clinicat Prospect View Medical Centre

Prospect View Medical Centre300 Pickersleigh RdMalvern WR14 2GP

01684 57398907732 157772

BUPA and AXA / PPP Registered

The new clinic is privately run at Prospect View by David Jones DO. All treatments are drug-free and use techniques recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.

Ask the Osteopath

Your questions answered:After 20 years in practice and

over 50,000 treatmentsI have seen many interesting cases.

In practice many patients visit me with pins and needles, numbness, and pain due to nerve irritation in the neck, low back or elsewhere. Tracking down the problem is a little like the work of an electrician trying to detect faulty wiring. This case was a particularly good example of such detective work.What was the history?Mr X was a 49 year old carpenter who came to me with numbness and tingling in the whole of his left hand. This had started relatively rapidly four weeks earlier. He was otherwise fit and healthy but had done heavy work all his life. Any cardiac concerns had already been ruled out at the local hospital with an ECG and blood tests. This left me looking at a potential nerve problem. Significantly Mr X was left handed and had been using a manual screw driver excessively in the course of his work.What were the findings?Mr X showed no gross abnormalities on neurological examination with reflexes and muscle

power normal. However his neck was stiff and the muscles toward the front of his neck on the left side were extremely tight (due to overuse and “wear and tear”).What was the treatment and the outcome?On the first session, I loosened up his neck using hands-on manipulation and deep muscle massage. By the second session, the numbness had gone from his ring finger and little finger but remained in the others. Further inspection revealed severe tightness in the forearm muscles (due to the screwdriver work). Two further sessions working on the forearm cleared the remaining symptoms and he was able to return to work but encouraged to use an electric screwdriver! This was a particularly interesting case. Initially the symptoms appeared to be one single problem but were in fact caused by two separate nerve irritations: a C8 nerve root irritation in the neck due to a flare up of spondylosis and an irritation of the median nerve by overused muscles of the forearm (so called “pronator teres syndrome”).

Treatments cost £35 per session.For an appointment or informal chat ring on 01684 573989 or 07732 157772. No ache too trivial. No pain too severe.

This month: The case of the numb hand

David V Jones BSc(Hons)DO Registered Osteopath

www.themalvernosteopath.co.uk


Advertising Feature


ByyourlocalexpertAllisonMaxwell

Healthy Christmas!

‘Healthy’and‘Christmas’inthesamesentence?Itcanbehardtoimagine,Iagree.Tomywayofthinkingthere’snothingwrongwithabitoffestiveindulgencewhenitonlycomesonceayear.However,ifyou’reusedtoeatinghealthily,oronamissiontoloseweight,youdon’twanttoabandonyourprinciplesentirely.There’salotyoucandotocreatehealthyChristmasrecipesinallsortsofsmallways,tomakeyourChristmasdinnerhealthierandlowerinfatwithoutcompromisingontasteorenjoyment.Healthier options at Christmas without missing out TurkeyisbyfarthebestchoiceforahealthyChristmasdinner,themeatislessfattythangooseorduck.Roastyourturkeyonaracksoitdoesn’tbatheinfatasitcooks,lateronyoucanskimthefatoffthegravy.Itsalsogoodtomakeyourownstuffing,somepacketmixescontainunhealthyhydrogenatedvegetableoils.IfyouareinchargeofshoppingforChristmasfood,onlycaterforthenumberofpeopleyouarefeedingandnotforanimaginarytribeofrelativesorfriends.Youcanstillbuyrichfoodtoenjoy,butonlybuyenoughforjustacoupleofdaysandnomore.Don’tfeelthatyouhavetobeaScrooge-likekilljoyatChristmas,itisatimeofcelebrationafterall!Alargemealonceayearwon’tdoyouanyharm,butmakeuseofhealthyChristmasrecipes,includehealthysoupsandsaladsinbetweenthosecalorie-ladenfoods.AfterabigChristmaslunch,itstemptingtoliedownonthesofatonaporwatchafilm.That’stheworstthingyoucandoforyourheartburn.Foodisstillinyourstomachfortheatleastthenextthreehours,lyinginwaittocausereflux.Ifyoumustgofrommashedpotatoestocouchpotato,atleastsitupwithyourhead

aboveyourstomachortakeawalk.Thereareplentyofhealthyalternativestohigh-sugarandfat-ladenChristmasfoods.Ihavechosenthisrecipeasitsfat-freeandalmostsugar-free.Tobeevenhealthieryoucansubstitutethebrownsugarfordatesyruporagavesyrup,availablefromagoodqualitysupermarketorhealthshop.

No-fat Christmas PuddingAsmentionedabove,thispuddingismuchlighterandcompletelyfat-free.It’salsovegetarian,somakethisoneifyouhavenon-meateaterscominground.Thispuddingwillnotkeepforverylong.Sodon’tmakeitmorethan2-3weeksbeforeChristmas.Toservefour:•2medium-sizedapples•2bananas•50g(2oz)walnuts •50g(2oz)almonds•50g(2oz)hazelnuts•4eggs•150ml(5floz)milk •1tspmixedspice•450g(1lb)mixeddriedfruit•juiceandgratedrindof1lemon•1tspsalt•450g(1lb)freshlymadewholemealbreadcrumbs•50g(2oz)softbrownsugar1.Gratetheappleswithoutpeelingthem.Peelandroughlychopthebananasandnuts.Breaktheeggsandwhiskwiththemilk.2.Mixalltheingredientstogetherandstirwell.3.Placeintooneortwowell-greasedpuddingbasinsandcoverwithfoldedgreaseproofpaper.

Tieroundwithstring.4.Steamfor3-4hoursinacoveredpanwith5cm(2in)simmeringwater.Checkthewaterlevelatintervalsanddon’tallowtoboildry.Thencoolandstore.5.Tore-heat,steamforanhourbeforeturningout.Recipecourtesyofwww.essentially-england.com

I’d like to start by wishing you a very happy and healthy Christmas and New Year!

Allison Maxwell has an MSc in Public Health Nutrition, a BSc in Nutrition & Food Science and 20 years experience in the field of food and nutrition. If you need advice ring 07771694490

for Private Nutritional Consultations.


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Nowitstimetodevelopthesitefurther,amovehehopeswillincreasethenumbersofshopperscomingintoMalvern.‘RecentlyBelleVueTerracehasseenagrowingnumberofreallyinteresting,specialistretailers’saysAdrian,‘andIhopewecanaddmorespacetoallowthistocontinue.RobsonWardwillofcourseremainonthesite,everythingwemakeisstillbespoke,designedandbuiltindividuallyforclients,andcertainlynot‘offtheshelf’.

‘‘ ‘‘‘The aim is to create a new shopping experience.

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Lizzy’s RecipeThe marzipan makes these festive mince pies extra special. Mince Pies

• 100g plain flour• 100g self raising

flour• 100g margarine cut

into cubes• 1 tbsp caster sugar• zest of 1 lemon

finely grated• 2 -3 tbsp water• 75g marzipan• ½ jar mincemeat

(about 250g)• icing sugar for

sifting

1.Heatovento200°/Gas6.2.Siftfloursandcastersugar,addlemonzestandchoppedmargarine.Rubmargarineintoflour.Addwaterandmixuntilthedoughcomestogether.Wrapinclingfilmandchillfor30minutes.3.Rolloutpastryandcut12rounds.Linea12holebuntin.Placeasmallpieceofmarzipanineachpastrycaseandaddaspoonfulofmincemeat.Rolloutthepastrytrimmingsandcutout12starshapes.Placeastaroneachpie.4.Bakethemincepiesfor15minutesuntilthepastryiscrispandgolden.Coolinthetinfor10minutesthenplaceonawirerack.Dustwithicingsugarbeforeserving.Usingamixtureoffloursmakesthispastryreallylight.Itcanbemadeinadvanceandfrozen.

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£19.95 per person


Perrycroft Fine Meat & PiesOrganic Butcher & Fruiterer5 Fir Tree Walk134 Worcester RoadMalvern Link

01684 [email protected]

Specialists in Kassler rib, Biltong,

Boerewors, Droewors.Stockist of a large range of

South African Products.We stock game.

James & Diane wish all their customers a happy festive

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Malvern Ironing Services

Tel: 07855 674731

SPECIAL OFFER : £5.00 Off FIRST ORDER

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Other domestic services available on request.

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Community Focus

Organisation: The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Contact: Sarah-Jayne Williams Role: Community Fundraising ManagerContact: 01386 49627 More information: at www.nspcc.org.uk ChildLine – 0800 1111 / www.childline.org.uk NSPCC Helpline for adults worried about a child – 0808 800 5000 / [email protected]

Fact File

TheMalvernbranchoftheNSPCCheldaspecialeventrecently-abooksigningbyGwenGowan,whoautographedcopiesof“MontyMouseSeestheWorld”,astoryforchildrenwhichshecreatedin1955.Gwen,nowaresidentofUptonuponSevern,isastrongsupporteroftheNSPCC,andprofitsfromthesaleofthelittlebookarebeingdonatedtotheSociety.TheNSPCCworksrightacrosstheUKtoendcrueltytochildren,andourlocalservicesfocusonthemostacuteformsofabuseandthemostvulnerable,highestriskchildren.WealsorunChildLine,aroundtheclockhelplineforchildrenandyoungpeopletocallaboutanyproblemtheymayhave.ThereareChildLinebasesaroundthecountryincludingBirmingham.BetweenApril2009andMarch2010ourcounsellorsinBirminghamhandled18,568contactsbyphoneandonline.Themostcommonissueschildrencalledaboutwerebullying,familyrelationships,physicalabuse,sexualabuseandthefactsoflife.WealsohavetheNSPCCHelplinewhichisforadultstocalliftheyhaveconcernsaboutachild.Itprovidesspecialisedsupport,advice,counsellingandinformationforanyonewhoisworriedaboutachildatriskofabuseorwhoisbeingabused.Obviouslywecannotrunthesevitalserviceswithouthelp.82%ofourincomeisfromsupportersandwithoutthiscontinuedgenerositywewouldn’tbeabletocontinueourservicestohelpchildren.SometimeshelpcomesinthemostamazingwayssuchasMalvern’s“MontyMouse”.Thebooktells

NSPCC

Monty MouseSees the World

Gwen Gowan

Monty MouseSees the World

Gwen Gowan

thestoryofayoungmousewho,boredwithhiscomfortablelifeasapet,setsouttohaveadventures.Gwenwrotethestoryandpaintedallthefifteenwatercolourillustrations.Monty’sadventureswerebasedonthetoysinherson’splayroom,especiallyhistrainset.Gwenwritesinherforewordtothebook:“Therailwaystationwasrapidlysupportedbyroads,levelcrossings,bridges,tunnels,cars,buses,hedgesandditches.Thetowngrewandincludedagarrisonofsoldiers,wholuckilyallsurvivedtheinterestofthefamilycat,Tiger.”Afteranencounterwiththefearsomegingercat,Montyexperiencesthedelightsandperilsoflifeinthetownandevenhasareluctantroleinamilitaryskirmish.Allendshappily,withhisreturntohiswelcomingfamily.ThebookwasafamilyfavouriteandlastyearwasintroducedtoawiderpublicwhenitwasprintedbyMalvernpublishers,AspectDesign,inalayoutwhichisfaithfultotheoriginalhandmadecopy.Ithasprovedagreatsuccesswithchildren,particularlythoseagedthreetosix,andtheirparentsandgrandparentsappreciateitsperiodcharm.ItisalsojusttherightsizeforaChristmasstocking!AspectDesignat89NewtownRoad,Malvernaregenerouslysellingthebook(cost£5)withnocommission.CopiescanalsobeobtainedfromMarnaGowanatdavid.gowan@[email protected]


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Malvern Study Centre Rachel Tobin 01684 833 [email protected]

Dog Walker and SitterSue Street

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Greg Davies Wood Design specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke wooden products with over twenty years experience in design and wood crafts. Whether you are replacing like for like or looking for a complete redesign, we can provide a solution that will fit your needs and your budget.

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Lee HankinsCarpenter and General BuilderProperty Maintenance

All Aspects of building work undertaken

Over 20 years experience

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Established 15 Years

www.SHANEHOWELLS.co.uk

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MARVIN GOODGER CARPENTRY

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HANDYMAN For all your odd Job Requirements!

Around the home and garden

Painting & DecoratingTiling & general house maintenance

Fence & shed repairs All garden work under taken

All work carried out to an honest high standard Job or hourly rates available

Public liability insured

Ring 01684 560013 or 07765 973369


Watering HoleWater featuresPond pumpsPond liner

Seasonal bedding plantsChristmas lights

GiftsMillbank Garage, Storridge, WR13 5EN 01886 880446 Closed Thursdays

SOSSkilled Handyman

with over 30 year experience

Fed up with those niggley jobs which just never get done?

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A big THANK YOU to ALL our customers for your continued support throughout 2010

Wishing you a very Merry Christmasand a Happy New Year

John, Cindy & India Parish

www.johnparishlimited.co.ukA local family run business

Specialist Plant CentreGrange FarmNURSERY

Guarlford - Malvern - WR14 6NT - 01684 562544

Open 7 days a weekSummer 9am - 5.30pmWinter 9am to DuskSundays 10am - 5pm

A Specialist Plant Centreoffering an abundance of plants, from the traditional to the latest introductions. A family owned business full of character. Situated in an array of farm buildings with beautiful displays of plants, creating a relaxed and friendly environment.

Email: [email protected]

Exclusive Indoor and OutdoorPlanted Containers

from £10.50 Ideal for Christmas


Seasoned, Hardwood, Barn Stored

FIREWOODBulk Builder’s Bag of Split Logs only £65

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Fiona HopesProfessional Gardener

Qualified, experienced and reliable gardenerSustainable, low-maintenance approach

Advice on layout, planting and garden upkeepExpert pruning of trees and shrubs

01684 892533 [email protected]

www.fionahopes.com

Notice Board

Small Message?07906573352

[email protected]

January Deadline:Monday 13 December

Come and help restore wildlife rich coppice in Park Wood, West Malvern!

Volunteers are meeting at 10am on: 1st December5th January& 9th February, 2nd and 27th MarchPlease contact Dave or Kelda on 01684 575516

www.wildwoodcrafts.comwww.malvernhillscoppicenetwork.org.uk

Win £100+ of Barnards Green Shopping vouchersPlusaBigBoxofChocolatesAllyouhavetodoischeckoutthe

www.barnardsgreen.co.uk websiteandclickon‘Voucher Competition’

DrawtakesplaceonSaturday11DecemberJustintimeforChristmas!

Malvern Hills Volunteering Projectat Worcestershire Hub, Malvern Library

supported by MHDC and Malvern District [email protected]

Drop-in Thursdays from 1.00-4.30pmFridays 9am - 12.30pm

Kay Bromley, Volunteer Co-ordinator: 07872 419646

Do you have some free time? Want to do something useful or help others?

Try Volunteering!

New Opportunities‘IT volunteers’ (2 charities)

1. help update website, maintain IT systems, backup, upgrade data, diagnose/rectify faults2. assist with fault diagnosis/rectification, maintaining hardware, software upgrades, maintenance, etc (min 18yrs) - initially Wed am or pm, after induction any time slot during week

THE CHASE ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS FAIR

THE CHASE SCHOOL Geraldine Road

Friday 10th December6.00pm - 8.00pm

Musical entertainment,Tombola, Christmas Gifts,

Games, Lots of Stalls, Santa’s Grotto, refreshments

Join us for lots of festive fun!

2011CalenderproducedbyStJames’CofEPrimarySchoolPTA,

WestMalvernAvailablenowatselectedretailersincludingGreatMalvernPostOffice,IapetusGallery,RegentsVillage

ShopinWestMalvernandStJamesPrimarySchoolofficefor£5.50or

orderviawww.helpstjames.orgusingPaypalanditwillcost£6includingpostage,

posteddirecttoyou!

Please visit the CHARITY CHRISTMAS

CARD SHOPChristmas Cards from over 20 Charities National and Local

On sale at ARCOSWhitbourn Lodge,

137 Church Street, MALVERNOpen from Monday

20th OctoberMon - Fri 10am - 1pm

Cosy up for Winterwith Clover Whether it’s the extra room

you need to put the presents, or you want to keep the

warmth in, Clover can help add value to your property.

www.cloverconservatories.co.uk View a range of products at our offices: Pichells Place, Wall Hills Farm, Hereford Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2PR

We have helped many happy customers with the following: n Conservatories n Replacement windows and doors

n Automated garage doors & sun awnings n Roofline & guttering n Bathroom/kitchen refits

n Extensions, loft & garage conversions n Wood-burning stovesn Plumbing (Gas Safe) & electrical (NICEIC) work

Please call Simon on 01531 631965 or email [email protected] to discuss your

project and book an appointment. We want you to love the work we do for you and to love how we do it.

All our conservatories, windows and doors

are made to measure. Because we’re

independent we are not tied to any

specific product, so you’re free to choose

the look you want.

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Bespoke Picture FramersQuality Bespoke Framing Service

Ready Made FramesClip Frames & Mirrors

Greetings CardsWide range of Malverns inspired art work

Print Ordering Service

Christmas cards and calendars now in stock

Orders now being taken for that truly individual Christmas gift

32a, Belle Vue Terrace,Great Malvern WR14 4PZ

01684 569 916www.malvernhillsart.co.uk

[email protected]

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pmSaturday 9.30 – 5pm

GET INVOLVED - JOIN US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER!


Magic Moments Day Nursery and After School Club

Following the success of an “OUTSTANDING in all areas” Ofsted report

at their Kempsey Day Nursery & After School Club, Magic Moments have opened their

second Nursery in the village of Leigh Sinton on the outskirts of Malvern.

Special Offer: 10% discount on fees for two months at Magic Moments Leigh Sinton

Free Nursery PlacesMagic Moments are delighted to offer the free Nursery Education Funding sessions of 15 hours per week that all 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to.

Leigh Sinton NurseryCall Victoria on 01886 833323The Old Somers Arms, Hereford Road, Leigh Sinton WR13 5DS

Kempsey Nursery & Out of School Clubs Call Natalie on 01905 828157 Main Road, Kempsey, Worcester WR5 3LQ

Rushwick Out of School Clubs Call Emily on 01905 828157Rushwick Primary School, Upper Wick Lane, Rushwick , Worcester WR2 5SU


What’s onIn December

Sunday 5 December

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month

Monday 20th December

Wednesday8 December

Monday 13 December

Tuesday 14 December

Christmas at WestonsAtraditionalChristmaseventforallthefamily.Joinusat4pmforFestiveFoodsandMulledCiderforadults,AppleJuiceforchildren,Carols,LightingtheTreeandtheopportunitytobuyuniqueChristmasGiftsHappy HoopersAfamilyHulaHoopingClubfromages+4.Fitness,Strength,Flexibility,Coordination,Breathing,Games&lotsoffun!ForAdults,Kids&theirParents,Beginnerswelcome.Every1st&3rdSaturday’softhemonth:4thDec&18thDec,from:10am–11amHappy HoopersHula Disco from: 6pm - 7pmTheDome,ImperialRoad,Malvern.Contact:PaulaTrafford.Phone:07985211555www.happyhoopers.co.uk,email:[email protected]

Father Christmas will visit Blue Ginger3-6pm.HangastarwishonthetreeandreceivealittlegiftfromSanta.Childrenofallageswelcome.BlueGinger,TheHomeEndFarm,StiffordsBridge,CradleyWR145NW

The Hill Poets at Great Malvern Hotel - 7pm startTimeforsomefestivepoetry,sowhynotbringyoursorother’salongandmeetourfriendlygroup!Malvern Small Business Forum7pm-9pm,ElgarRoom,mainCouncilOfficenexttoPrioryLodgeonthecornerofChurchStreetandAvenueRoad,Malvern.Newmemberswelcome.Meetingevery2ndTuesdayofthemonth.Formoreinfo:www.malvernhills.gov.uk/business

WEEKLY EVENTSTuesday - 7.45pmQuiz/Trivia A maximum of 6 per team £1.00 per personWednesday - 8.30pmOpen Mic/Jam night Hosted by Vo & Tyler

MONTHLY EVENTSMondaysThe Book Club is held on thefirst Monday in the month.Next date 6th Dec - 7.30pmDecember's book: "The SecretLife of Bees" by Sue Monk-KiddCome along to our fun and lighthearted Book Club, it's a greatway to meet new friends.

FORTHCOMINGEVENTSMonday 6th Dec - 7.30pmBook ClubSaturday 4th Dec - 8.00pmVo & Tyler Fancy Pickin Guitar musicMonday 6th Dec - 7.30pm Book ClubSaturday 11th Dec - 8.30pmDeep Elem Bluegrass, Country & BluesSaturday 18th Dec - 8.30pmBabajack, alternative folk music

CHRISTMAS & NEWYEAR EVENTS &OPENING HOURSChristmas Day 25th DecSaturday 10.30am - 1.00pmBacon & Sausage Baps £3.95Closed in the EveningBoxing Day 26th DecSunday Lunchtime 12.00 -3.00pmPork Pie & Cheese Ploughmans£4.95

Boxing Day Night 6.30- 10.30pmNew Years Eve Friday 31stDec 7.00 - 12.30Party night with Vo & Tyler£10.00 ticket only. Hot Foodavailable.New Years Day Saturday1st January 2011Lunch time 12.00pm - 3.00pmEvening 5.00pm - 11.00pm

OWNED BY WYE VALLEY BREWERY, WE OFFER A RANGE OF REAL ALES PRODUCED BY THE RENOWNEDBREWERY. WE ARE FAMILY AND DOG FRIENDLY AND HAVE MANY REGULAR EVENTS TO ENJOY.

OPENINGHOURS

MONDAY - SATURDAY 12pm - 3.30pm, 5pm - 11.30pm

SUNDAY 12pm - 3pm, 6.30pm - 10.30pm

FINE ALES • QUALITY WINESDARTS • BAR BILLIARDS

WEEKLY QUIZ • BOOK CLUB REGULAR LIVE MUSIC EVENTS

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DETAILS

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Thursday16 December

Saturday 11 December

Saturday 19 December

Every Friday4 December

18 December4 December

Beer & Bangers at Blue GingerMen’snightwithFREEgiftwrapservice.6.30pm-9pmBlueGinger,TheHomeEndFarm,StiffordsBridge,CradleyWR145NW.Comeandjoinusonthisfunnight!A Winters Groove at The GroveamagnificentVictorianGothicTownMansionintheheartofGreatMalvernatthefootoftheMalvernHills.StarringPRAYINGFORTHERAINwithsongsfromtheirnewalbumCIVILIZEDWORLD.Joinustocelebratethemid-Winterwithopenfires,anangelschoir,dancing,chai,mulledwine,mincepies,realale,afestivestallandgrandraffle!DocomealongandhaveaBALL!From7pmtillMidnight.Tickets£10FamilyTicket£25.RingJuliaon01684576359forbookingsandmoreinfo.www.thegrovemalvern.co.uk

Feng Shui Workshop2pm-5pmattheWholeHealthStudio,TheFold,Bransford.Call07854486869forinformationandbooking.

Grand Official Opening Weekend

Free refreshments! Special offers!

Charity raffle Competitions 4th & 5th December 9-5pm

All Welcome Please come to see our new look shop in Ledbury

Unit 3, The Old Post OfficeBank Crescent, Ledbury HR8 1AA

01531 635298www.martinbriggsmodels.co.uk

Free refreshments!Special Offers!

Charity raffle Competitions4th & 5th December 9-5pm

CREATE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT

• Paint personal presents for family and friends• Special festive pottery• Gift vouchers• Please remember to allow time for firing!

Green Frog Pottery107 Barnards Green Road, Malvern WR14 3LT

Tel: 01684 561778 www.greenfrogpottery.co.uk

We also do children’s parties, baby prints, casts and silver fingerprint jewellery

Country Market DaysHome-made, Home-grown and Hand-craftedMalvern Country Market8.30-11.15am,LyttletonRooms,ChurchStreetMalvern.SpecialChristmasMarketonthedayoftheChristmasLightSwitchOn.Malvern Farmers Market 9am-2pm,AbbeyRoad,MalvernArts & Crafts Market PrioryGrounds,Malvern-thedayoftheChristmasLightSwitchOn.

Tudor Christmas TalesIntimate Productions Presents

Storytelling theatre performance one woman showMonday 20th December 7.30 - 9.30pm

MALVERN LYTTELTON WELL Function Rooms Main Hall

Church Street, Malvern Priory WR14 2AYSuitable For Adults and older children

Tickets: £8.00 / £5.00 conc. To pay by cash only on the door

To reserve tickets contact: 0121 455 7849 / 07949 805565 / [email protected]



December27 Nov - 13 Dec

Thursday 2Saturday 4

Tuesday 7Wednesday 8

Saturday 11Wednesday 15

Saturday 18

Saturday 18Sunday 19

Friday 24Saturday 25Monday 27

Shop Opening

Great Malvern Priory Events:Exhibition by Beacon Camera Club intheNorthAisleLunch Box concert 12.30pmbypupilsfromMalvernParishThe Priory is at the centre of Malverns Christmas Celebrations withacraftfairinthegrounds,entertainmentinthePrioryincludingchoirsanddrama,freerefreshmentsandactivitiesforchildren.St Richards Hospice - Lights of Love Service 6.00pmMoscow Balalaika Ensemble 7.30pmWinter Welcome Day withmusic,freerefreshmentsandactivitiesforchildrenChristmas by Candlelight with Linda Tolchard 7.30pm Winter Welcome Day withmusic,freerefreshments,ringingchamberopen(1.00pmto4.00pm)andactivitiesforchildrenCarol Service for Malvern Traders/Businesses and Staff 6.00pmChristmas Carol Service 6.30pm Christingle Service 4.00pm Midnight Communion 11.30pmMorning Worship 10.30amCarols for All with Malvern Festival Chorus 3.00pm

To promote your January event, email [email protected] or phone 07906 573352. Deadline: Monday 13 DecemberIt’s FREE for not for profit organisations & groups.

Christmas Poultry, Local Game and Festive Meats

from our own butcheryChristmas Hampers Gift boxes of apples

Freshly cut local Trees, Wreaths and MistletoeVeg orders made up ready for quick collection

Warm mulled apple juice!

Christmas at Clive’s Fruit FarmUpper Hook Road, Upton upon Severn, Worcester, WR8 0SA

01684 592664 www.clivesfruitfarm.co.uk

Opening Times: Mon-Sat 9 - 5.30, Sun 10 - 4

AselectionofshopswillbeopenonSundaysinDecemberduringtherunuptoChristmas.InadditionssomeshopswillremainopenlateonThursdays.

Verzon House | Hereford Road | Ledbury | Herefordshire HR8 2PZFor reservations please contact Verzon House at 01531 670381

www.verzonhouse.com

New menus at Verzon House

Our Chef Callum McDonald introduces his exciting new

Daily Lunch Menu

using local produce served Monday to Saturday from 12.00 - 2.30pm

2 courses £17.50 / 3 courses £21.50

*****Our unique British “Tapas” Bar Menu now including sharing platters

Available for lunch daily except SundaysIndividual “Tapas” dishes still priced at £7.50

*****

Sensational Pre Christmas Sunday Lunch Menu3 courses just £25.00

including specialities such as

Wye Valley Smoked Salmon and Cornish Crab Terrine

*****

Fillet of Herefordshire Beef Wellington*****

Fig Bakewell Tart with Herefordshire Clotted Cream

Booking Essential

All prices include VAT at 17.5%

Please visit our website www.verzonhouse.com for full menus

All menus subject to availability

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FUNCTION ROOMSHold your party here

COFFEE SHOPSeasonal specials

BOOKSHOPChristmas CardsAdvent CalendarsMusic

FUNDRAISINGPig Roast 4th Dec11am - 4pm


www.niknaknooshop.co.ukA new and innovative online gift shop based in

Malvern! We have a great range of products from Beanpod Soy Candles to Momiji Dolls to Recycled

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